Directions are for size 3 months. Changes for sizes 6, 12, 18 and 24 months are in parentheses. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes. Stitch counts are given in the parentheses at the end of the rows. Sizing: Sizes: 3, 6, 12, 18, 24 months To fit chest: 16 (17, 18, 19, 20)” Finished chest: 19 (20, 21, 22, 23)” Materials: • Worsted weight yarn : 4 (4, 5, 6, 7) Oz • 5.5 mm and 5mm crochet hooks (or sizes needed to obtain the gauge) • Stitch markers • Yarn needle • 5 buttons (2.5” diameter) Abbreviations (American terminology): • Ch = chain • Sl st = slip stitch • St/s = stitch/es • Sc = single crochet • Sc-blo = sc through back loop only • Hdc = half double crochet • Hdc2tog = hdc decrease over 2 stitches • RS = Right side • WS = Wrong side Gauge: • 12 hdc by 10 rows = 4” by 4” • Hdc-blo 8 rows = 4” Notes: • Ch 1 does NOT count as a stitch. Color coded, print friendly pdf available on Ravelry . Pattern: Hem ribbing: With smaller hook , ch 5 (5, 6, 6, 7)...